The 1916 Preparedness Day bombing : anarchists and terrorism in progressive era America

"This book places the 1916 San Francisco Preparedness Day Bombing within the broader context of American radicalism and isolationism during the Progressive Era. A concise narrative and key primary documents offer readers an introduction to this episode of domestic violence and the subsequent, sensationalized trial that followed. The dubious conviction of a local labor organizer raised serious questions about political extremism, pluralistic ideals, and liberty in the United States that continue to resonate in the twenty-first century."--Provided by publisher. Introduction -- Perpetuated hatred and suspicion : labor & capital at odds -- The wrath of man : anarchism comes to the United States -- Assassins, murderers, conspirators : the march of progressive era radicalism & violence -- The road to universal slaughter & this dastardly act : the preparedness debate & bombing -- The fanatic demon : the manhunt -- The act of one is the act of all : the trial -- Fighting anarchists of America : the attacks of 1919 & 1920, and the mooney defense onward -- Epilogue -- Documents -- Bibliography -- Index. Jeffrey A. Johnson. Includes bibliographical references and index. Critical Moments in American History is a series of short texts designed to familiarize students with events or issues critical to the American experience. Through the use of narrative and primary documents, these books help instructors deconstruct an important moment in American history with the help of timelines, glossaries, textboxes, and a robust companion website. Book jacket This book contextualizes the 1916 San Francisco Preparedness Day Bombing in the broader context of American radicalism and anarchism during the Progressive Era, and introduces students to this underexplored yet characteristic moment in the strained relationship between capital and labor.